Banana Drama Cookies

I love drop cookies as they go together quickly and are almost always tasty, moist little cakes of goodness. Save an overly-ripe banana by way of a cookie ingredient and you have a win/win situation. Banana Drama Cookies 1 cup granulated sugar 2/3 cups solid shortening 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 1 cup very ripe banana - well mashed 1 tablespoon freshly-grated lemon zest 1 cup chocolate chips - semisweet or milk chocolate, melted 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder Pinch salt 1/4 teaspoon baking soda Preheat oven to 350 Degrees. Line baking sheets with parchment paper or used vegetable oil spray. Combine the sugar and shortening and beat until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs and extracts. Add bananas and melted chocolate. Combine the dry ingredients and stir into egg/shortening mixture. Use a cookie scoop or drop by rounded teaspoonsfuls about 1 1//2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets. Bake for 8-10 minutes. Remove to cool completely on wire racks. Icing 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Enough milk or cream to form a usable icing. Topping ideas Finely chopped peanuts Candied cherries